How to Choose a Job 1. How to start out: thinking about the work【T1】______you【T1】______ looking at job advertisements 2.

In this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s)you fill in is(are)both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.
    You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.
     (a thirty-second interval)
    Now listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to complete your work.
                         How to Choose a Job
    Good morning. Today, we shall talk about some strategies that might help college graduates choose a job. In the current competitive job market, college graduates are facing more critical challenges. In the hope of helping you, the would-be-graduates, find a suitable job, we shall discuss the topic thoroughly.
    Now, we shall go through the four questions one by one. First, how to start out? You should start thinking about what type of work appeals to you. Looking at job advertisements is a quick, easy, and useful way to learn what jobs are available.
    Second, what jobs suit me? Ask yourself what is really important to you and what you are willing to do. Your university career service has a wealth of resources to support career research and planning.
    Third, what do different jobs entail? Learning what people actually do on a day-to-day basis is a crucial step in your job search. Understanding jobs is the best way to ensure you make the right decision. It is also essential for writing strong applications, which persuade a company or an organization that you are a good fit for the job.
    Fourth, how do I use my degree? You may want to directly apply your subject-related knowledge and skills to the world of work. Ask your university career service for the results of previous surveys, which may provide some insight into what people with your degree have gone on to do. Visit websites such as "what do graduates do?" to view national survey results of what students on your course have pursued.
    Since we have finished the discussion on the four questions, you may ask about the four job-related factors that determine the fitness of a job. Here’s a brief introduction to the four factors:
    First, benefits. This is something often overlooked by young adults just starting their careers, but benefits can be worth up to 30% of your total compensation according to Quintessential Careers, a job search and advice website. Second, opportunities for advancement. No one wants to get stuck in a dead- nd job. So ask your interviewer the possibility of moving up within the company and what it’ll take for you to get a promotion. Third, work environment. Consider the company’s size and culture, say, is it fast-paced, or laidback, hierarchal or more democratic. Do the company’s values match yours? Would you get along with your co-workers? Finally, level of responsibility. You’ll want a job that’ll allow you to utilize your hard-earned education and sharpen your skills, not one that reduces you to a coffee runner. Make sure that the job will take you where you want to go with your career.
    In conclusion, it’s not impossible to locate a suitable job from which you will benefit a lot. The above are just some basic points you must learn by heart: First, how do I start out: second, what job really suits me: third, what do different jobs entail: fourth, how do I use my degree and last but not least, you also need to clarify the four job-related factors that may help you decide.